Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Erdan has worked very hard to control his curse. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Kipper and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Caeldrim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 61. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.